I have this Kayak for almost a year now and it's been good, but has a few issues. The seat is comfortable but I'm on my third bottom cushion cause the seat material rips away from the stitching and now the back rest is starting to rip. Point 65 has replaced the bottom cushion for free one time and charged me $50.00 one time. Hopefully they will replace the back rest for free. The clear plastic on the pedal drive motor is fragile and has broken off but doesn't bother me. The front hatch was almost water tight at first but now it water leaks into the kayak when in moderate surf. On the newer models the hatches lock into place instead of using the cords. Hopefully they can be interchanged. But other than that it's has given me many hours of fishing fun and it is so much easier to handle than a one piece kayak, I throw it in the back of my SUV with my fishing gear and go.
@@caricue I have the original ones and they have held up. They do feel like plastic but feel really strong. No cracking or hardening detected. One of the ratchet that holds the straps in did break but that was my fault. When tightening one of the straps I pulled to much on the handle and it snapped off. I was still able to use it without issues. I do have replacement straps on hand as the straps are wearing a little bit so I will probably change them out this winter. I thought this was going to be a weak part of the kayak but they have held up much better than expected.
@@sarasotakayakfishing4100 Thanks for the info. The straps do seem like a real critical part. I have an inflatable pedal kayak that is only a year old so I won't be upgrading until it fails, which could be awhile. It's holding up well. I sometimes go into marine environments and the oyster beds always worry me! Take it easy and happy sailing.
Nice! Hope you're out enjoying the water during this crazy time. My rudders didn't line-up perfectly either when I first got it. The issue has not gotten worse through I kinda play with them until they are close enough. I think they have to move somewhat independently because you are turning one steering knob at time and they get out of whack. They have always realigned during use. I usually will turn both in the same direction as far as they go...back and forth and they line-up I would recommend keeping the allen key/wrench for those steering knobs close by when you're using the kayak. Those will get loose as you turn and need to be tightened during use. Not too tight or you can't steer. You can replace those steering knob bolts with phillips head screws. Take one of the bolts to a hardware store and they will know which to replace with. let me know how you do or if you already found a better fix then me.
@@clearskies4334 taking it out for it's maiden voyage today, will report back Yes I think they were loose from shipping (or intentionally kept loose) I did tighten them down and they lined up pretty close! That seemed to solve the issue but will look closer after the on the water experience. Yeah I think this kayak arrived just in time to keep me excited and busy during this crazy time. Your unboxing vid helped out a lot! I am already seeing the benefits of this design as I was able to get it into the back of an SUV no problem, loving that. Have you heard any news when the tandem piece is going to come out?
Clear skies! Quick update: working with the point 65 team. They are understandably delayed by the virus on the development and release of the tandem piece but hoping for some time this year. Those guys are great-they offered to send me a steering lock upgrade for free. I’ll let you know when I receive it and how it works out!
@@clearskies4334 We have made a knob for the rudder handle, so that you can tighten and loosen it by hand instead of a tool. Please email me and we'll send those to you, and your friend. /Tomas (at) point65.se
Hey bud, how much do you weight? Just asking cuz it said that this kayak maximum weight it's 280lb? So I would like to know a little bit more, I'm watching all your videos
@@austinitor I ask him about a week or two ago and I'm still waiting for the answer 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 the kayak cost about 3k I'm 180 pounds but my dad is 230 so I just want to make sure if I get the two kayaks he will be able to put all extras on it....
it's too heavy, 17kg for each section. the rear end doesn't have a useful handle so it's not easy to pick it up. The most important issue is the locking system, it's easy to lock the kayak on a flat surface but outside, close to the water if you don't have a flat surface you'd be in trouble. It's really hard to engage 2 sections on a bumpy surface. motor mount area at the back is useless, too far from the seat and I never find a trolling motor to be easily installed to the rear designated section.
No offence intended but do you know you speak with an upward inflection? That is, your voice goes up at the end of a sentence, as if asking a question. You also put a hard accent on the last word even if the emphasis of that sentence is not on that end word. Listen to this sequence: 06:25. Each statement ends with the voice going up. Just makes it hard for your audience to listen to. But it's an easy habit to break. Okay now you can yell at me for being rude. But just giving you insight I learned from Toastmasters. If you want to teach or instruct it's best to sound sure. th-cam.com/video/HEfMwri22SM/w-d-xo.html
Terry Lyons, what a funny thing to notice. I listened to the sequence you referenced and I could hear what you were talking about but it doesn't register with me at all. I'm sure you know that people cannot hear themselves the way others do, so it doesn't hurt to politely tell someone about an annoying speech pattern, especially someone who wants to build an audience. I do wonder if anyone besides you even notices though.
Achor trolley is a must have for me, any provisions in place?
Dang sweet kayak. Love this design!
I have this Kayak for almost a year now and it's been good, but has a few issues. The seat is comfortable but I'm on my third bottom cushion cause the seat material rips away from the stitching and now the back rest is starting to rip. Point 65 has replaced the bottom cushion for free one time and charged me $50.00 one time. Hopefully they will replace the back rest for free. The clear plastic on the pedal drive motor is fragile and has broken off but doesn't bother me. The front hatch was almost water tight at first but now it water leaks into the kayak when in moderate surf. On the newer models the hatches lock into place instead of using the cords. Hopefully they can be interchanged. But other than that it's has given me many hours of fishing fun and it is so much easier to handle than a one piece kayak, I throw it in the back of my SUV with my fishing gear and go.
Are the ratchet straps plastic? Do they seem like they are going to last? Any cracking or hardening? Thanks.
@@caricue I have the original ones and they have held up. They do feel like plastic but feel really strong. No cracking or hardening detected. One of the ratchet that holds the straps in did break but that was my fault. When tightening one of the straps I pulled to much on the handle and it snapped off. I was still able to use it without issues. I do have replacement straps on hand as the straps are wearing a little bit so I will probably change them out this winter. I thought this was going to be a weak part of the kayak but they have held up much better than expected.
@@sarasotakayakfishing4100 Thanks for the info. The straps do seem like a real critical part. I have an inflatable pedal kayak that is only a year old so I won't be upgrading until it fails, which could be awhile. It's holding up well. I sometimes go into marine environments and the oyster beds always worry me! Take it easy and happy sailing.
@@sarasotakayakfishing4100how is it still holding up after the years? Do you know if there a bimini avavible for it?
Love the video -good job!
Pretty cool!
love his boat ! Which ram mounts you use as i now also go to buy this boat after seen your video :)
I just got mine today!
The rudders don’t quite line up out of the box..is there a way to align them?
Nice! Hope you're out enjoying the water during this crazy time. My rudders didn't line-up perfectly either when I first got it. The issue has not gotten worse through I kinda play with them until they are close enough. I think they have to move somewhat independently because you are turning one steering knob at time and they get out of whack. They have always realigned during use. I usually will turn both in the same direction as far as they go...back and forth and they line-up
I would recommend keeping the allen key/wrench for those steering knobs close by when you're using the kayak. Those will get loose as you turn and need to be tightened during use. Not too tight or you can't steer.
You can replace those steering knob bolts with phillips head screws. Take one of the bolts to a hardware store and they will know which to replace with.
let me know how you do or if you already found a better fix then me.
@@clearskies4334 taking it out for it's maiden voyage today, will report back
Yes I think they were loose from shipping (or intentionally kept loose) I did tighten them down and they lined up pretty close! That seemed to solve the issue but will look closer after the on the water experience.
Yeah I think this kayak arrived just in time to keep me excited and busy during this crazy time.
Your unboxing vid helped out a lot!
I am already seeing the benefits of this design as I was able to get it into the back of an SUV no problem, loving that.
Have you heard any news when the tandem piece is going to come out?
Clear skies!
Quick update: working with the point 65 team. They are understandably delayed by the virus on the development and release of the tandem piece but hoping for some time this year.
Those guys are great-they offered to send me a steering lock upgrade for free. I’ll let you know when I receive it and how it works out!
@@clearskies4334 We have made a knob for the rudder handle, so that you can tighten and loosen it by hand instead of a tool. Please email me and we'll send those to you, and your friend. /Tomas (at) point65.se
@@Point65TV Received! you guys are the best, much appreciated!
Please let me know how much is your kayak stability if you stay upright?
This is important for me , before i buy one
Hey bud, how much do you weight? Just asking cuz it said that this kayak maximum weight it's 280lb? So I would like to know a little bit more, I'm watching all your videos
Wondering the same. I have to wonder if they list an "ideal" weight or the true self-bailing maximum.
@@austinitor I ask him about a week or two ago and I'm still waiting for the answer 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 the kayak cost about 3k I'm 180 pounds but my dad is 230 so I just want to make sure if I get the two kayaks he will be able to put all extras on it....
You've got your washers for the seat in the wrong spot. They should go above the seat bracket.
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it's too heavy, 17kg for each section. the rear end doesn't have a useful handle so it's not easy to pick it up. The most important issue is the locking system, it's easy to lock the kayak on a flat surface but outside, close to the water if you don't have a flat surface you'd be in trouble. It's really hard to engage 2 sections on a bumpy surface. motor mount area at the back is useless, too far from the seat and I never find a trolling motor to be easily installed to the rear designated section.
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No offence intended but do you know you speak with an upward inflection? That is, your voice goes up at the end of a sentence, as if asking a question. You also put a hard accent on the last word even if the emphasis of that sentence is not on that end word. Listen to this sequence: 06:25. Each statement ends with the voice going up. Just makes it hard for your audience to listen to.
But it's an easy habit to break. Okay now you can yell at me for being rude. But just giving you insight I learned from Toastmasters. If you want to teach or instruct it's best to sound sure. th-cam.com/video/HEfMwri22SM/w-d-xo.html
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This shit hella funny
Terry Lyons, what a funny thing to notice. I listened to the sequence you referenced and I could hear what you were talking about but it doesn't register with me at all. I'm sure you know that people cannot hear themselves the way others do, so it doesn't hurt to politely tell someone about an annoying speech pattern, especially someone who wants to build an audience. I do wonder if anyone besides you even notices though.
You are a very weird person